Common names:
Qawsalla
Occurrence:
misidentification
Salinity:
marine
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Uses:
no uses
Comments:
As of 2012, there is no confirmed records of Signaus luridus in Malta (Ref. 95771). Previously reported as a Lessepsian migrant (Ref. 33971, and 93646, 95699). However all records have been evaluated and are attributed to Siganus luridus.
National Checklist:
Country Information:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/mt.html
National Fisheries Authority:
Occurrences:
OccurrencesPoint map
Main Ref:
Lanfranco, G.G., 1996
National Database:
> Acanthuriformes (Surgeonfishes) > Siganidae (Rabbitfishes)
Etymology: Siganus:Latin, siganus = a fish, rabbit fish; by the similarity of the nose (Ref. 45335). More on authors: Forsskål & Niebuhr.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ökologie